Popularity of Christmas Markets in Poland
Christmas Markets have been very popular in Poland for several years. Every year the organizers surprise visitors with various attractions. Thanks to such events, we can buy unique Christmas presents for our loved ones or try delicacies associated with this exceptional time of year. They delight with beautiful decorations, tempt with tasty smells, attract with an impressive array of attractions and conquer hearts with an amazing, Christmas atmosphere – but that’s what we love about Christmas markets. In Poland, they are constantly growing in popularity and compete more and more boldly with events organized abroad. In many cities Christmas markets are already in progress, in others they will start any day now.
Krakow Christmas Market
Krakow Christmas Market is undoubtedly the oldest and probably the most famous Christmas Market in Poland. Krakow Christmas Market is a return to the commercial tradition of the Main Market Square. This year’s fair will start on 29 November and the dish will be served until 26 December. Christmas Market in Krakow has become a permanent feature of this city, a tradition that largely affects the cultural and economic development of Krakow. Christmas markets are not only stalls set around the Adam Mickiewicz monument, but also accompanying events such as music concerts, a contest of cribs, carol procession or the possibility of a lances for the incumbent president of the city
Krakow Christmas Market uniqueness
Krakow Christmas Market offers a wide range of Christmas products and delicacies. Every year there is more of that and it is impossible to name everything we get here. The trade itself is accompanied by numerous events, such as for example: Carolingian Parade, Rite of Polish Forefathers’ Eve, presentations of the Municipalities of Małopolska, or wafer meetings. It is also worth noting that in accordance with tradition, this year’s edition of the Krakow Cribs Competition will also be held at the Adam Mickiewicz monument.
For a few weeks before Christmas, the area around the Cloth Hall is decorated with dozens of stalls where you can buy hand-painted baubles and other Christmas tree ornaments, ceramic and wooden goods, jewellery or unique souvenirs, which are the work of Polish, Lithuanian, Slovak, Dutch or German craftsmen.
Visitors to the Christmas Fair can also taste the best Polish dishes, regional specialties or aromatic mulled wine, and also take part in numerous accompanying events, such as a meeting with Santa Claus, a nativity scene contest, Christmas concerts, carol singing or a great carol procession.
Christmas is getting closer. The streets are getting more and more crowded. Christmas markets are a great experience. If you have such an opportunity to participate, don’t even think about it. See for yourself, and you will certainly not regret it! Choose Krakow Christmas Market and have a great time here.
